MAP Vocab Review

What does it mean to 'infer' something from a text?

• To ask someone else about the text

• To use evidence to make a logical conclusion

• To guess without any clues

• To copy directly from the text

What is 'textual evidence'?

• Evidence found outside the text

• A guess about what happens in a story

• Information from the text supporting a conclusion

• A detailed drawing of the story

Which of the following best describes 'figurative language'?

• Using words in their literal sense

• Language that means exactly what it says

• Using words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation

• A factual way of writing

What is a 'theme' in literature?

• The first paragraph of a story

• A repeated idea or message throughout the story

• The setting of the story

• The main character of a story

What does 'credible' mean when evaluating a source?

• Very old

• Funny and entertaining

• Believable and trustworthy

• Not important

What does 'analyze' mean in the context of literary study?

• To rewrite a piece of literature in your own words

• To read the summary of a book

• To examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.

• To judge the quality of a piece of literature based on personal opinion

What is 'irony' in literature?

• When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected

• A character's inner thoughts and feelings

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

• A long speech by one character in a play or story

What does 'context' mean when analyzing a piece of literature?

• The popularity of the work at the time it was published

• The text found immediately before and after a specific phrase or passage

• The historical, cultural, and social circumstances surrounding the text's creation and reception

• The length of the work

What is a 'simile'?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

• A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

What does 'plot' refer to in a story?

• The moral or lesson of the story

• The sequence of events that make up the story

• The background information about characters and setting

• The conflict or problem in the story